Where to go in Bali

The south coast has the beaches, surf and nightlife; Ubud and the central hills have temples, rice terraces and lakes; the east is quiet valleys and reef snorkelling; Nusa Penida and the Gili Islands are a fast boat away.

South · Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Sanur

• Kuta & Legian: Busy beach strip, surf schools and Waterbom next to the airport (2–3 nights)
• Seminyak: Beach clubs, boutiques, villas and sunset dining (2–4 nights)
• Canggu: Surf breaks, cafés and rice-field lanes near Tanah Lot (2–4 nights)
• Uluwatu: Cliff temple, Kecak dance and white-sand coves on the Bukit (2–4 nights)
• Nusa Dua & Jimbaran: Calm-water family resorts, water sports and seafood on the sand (2–4 nights)
• Sanur: Calm east-coast beach, sunrise path and the Penida boat harbour (2–3 nights)

Central · Ubud, Munduk & Bedugul lakes

• Ubud: Rice terraces, water temples, jungle villas and Balinese arts (2–4 nights)
• Munduk & Bedugul: Cool highland lakes, Ulun Danu Beratan and waterfall trails (2–3 nights)

East · Sidemen, Amed

• Sidemen: Quiet rice valley below Mount Agung, weaving and village walks (2–3 nights)
• Amed: Black-sand fishing villages, reef snorkelling and the Liberty wreck (2–4 nights)

Islands · Nusa Penida, Gili Islands

• Nusa Penida: Cliff viewpoints, Kelingking and manta snorkelling (2–3 nights)
• Gili Islands: Car-free islands off Lombok: turtles, bicycles and sunset swings (2–4 nights)